argil

[ ahr-jil ]

noun

1. clay, especially potter's clay.

argil

/ ˈɑːdʒɪl /

noun

1. clay, esp potters' clay

Word History and Origins

Origin of argil¹

1350–1400; Middle English argilla < Latin < Greek árgillos, equivalent to arg ( ós ) white + -il ( l ) os noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of argil¹

C16: from Latin argilla white clay, from Greek argillos

Example Sentences

Among other ware, similar to the early cream ware is a body termed "Mason's Cambrian-Argil."

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The argil lamps, suspended below these images, shed a flickering light.

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Clayey; pertaining to, containing, or of the nature of clay or argil.

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The argil and soda soften the dye stuff of the copperas, but a small quantity must be put in.

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